Field Meet Program for Brazos Educational Association
The schedule outlines two day events with Friday for literary contests and Saturday for athletic events at the Court House and Allen Field. Includes grade by grade testing times in history geography arithmetic penmanship physiology drawing spelling and more plus field events and team competitions with judges enforcing punctuality. P. S. Mangum, President Brazos Educational Association directs the interscholastic league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Commissioner’s Court Room
Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner's Court
Bryan West Side
Susie Benbow
Old West Side
Benbow
Allen Field
P. S. Mangum
Brazos Educational Association
Interscholastic Athletic League
Wellborn Couple Visited Bryan Today
Mr and Mrs J W Wade of Well born were seen in Bryan today as they visited local sites and planned return trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wade
Bryan
Mayfield Denies Election Charges as Infamous and False
Senator-Elect Earle B. Mayfield of Texas issued a statement calling the recent election contest charges filed by George E. B. Peddy infamous and absolutely false. Peddy had alleged Mayfield belonged to the Ku Klux Klan and conspired with Klan members to fraudulently win the election. Mayfield said the contest is a continuation of misrepresentation and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Earle B. Mayfield
Texas Today
Senate
George E. B. Peddy
Mayfield
Peddy
Ku Klux Klan
Small Attendance At Chamber Commerce Meet This Morning
Limited turnout due to illness and jury duty as Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met at 10 30 am. The group approved a 25 donation for Tabor High School boys basketball and endorsed stores closing at 3 pm on opening day of A M baseball season March 20. Attendees included Wilson Bradley W H Cole J M Gordon Mayor Tyler Haswell M L Parker T K Lawrence E E McAdams Major L L McInnis D L Wilson and S E Eberstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Austin
T. K. Lawrence
James Sullivan
A. & M. College
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Bradley
W. H. Cole
J. M. Gordon
Tyler Haswell
M. L. Parker
E. E. McAdams
L. L. McInnis
D. L. Wilson
S. E. Eberstad
Twenty Four Brazos County Girls Enter In Clothing Contest
Brazos County hosts a clothing contest directed by Mrs. Dora Barnes of Texas A and M College. Twenty four girls from eight clubs entered will compete at the County Interscholastic Meet on March 17. Elimination winners advance to the state Farmer Short Course for a prize. Bring white cloth, thread, needles, scissors, and a thimble. lack of a thimble excludes entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Barnes
A. & M. College
Brazos County
Laura Belle Roten
Bryan High Defeats Navasota In Tight 16 14 Bout
Navasota High School suffered a rare defeat as Bryan High edged them 16 to 14 in a Friday matchup on home ground. The game stayed close, with Navasota leading most of the first half and late, Bryan tied it 14 all, then scored the deciding basket in overtime. A rematch is set for next Wednesday in College Station with revenge anticipated by Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota High School
Bryan High School
Navasota
Bryan Boys
College Station
Navasota Examiner-Review
Lost hound with B. M. branding in ears in Wheelock Texas
Black and tan hound with four white feet disappeared from Wheelock. Reward of ten dollars offered by Bill Morrison for recovery. Finder should contact Bill Morrison at Wheelock, Texas.
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Bill Morrison
Wheelock
Texas
Brazos County Oil Map Promises New Texas Field Link
Brazos County emerges as a key zone on the East side of a major fault extending from Bremond to West Columbia. Geologists cite the Midway Fault with a 35 mile eastern anti-clinal structure, noting higher elevations in Brazos and multiple drilling efforts by Emmet O’Boyle Huntsville and Crecent Company Fort Worth. Dr Phillips’s historic guidance underpins local discoveries by Two Rivers Oil, Constello No 1, and Williams ne projects, aiming to extend the Edwards line southward toward Kosse Bremond and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bremond
Kosse
Groesbeck
Mexia
Worthen
Currie
Corsicana
Brazos
Grimes
Harris
West Columbia
Brazos County
Warren Oil Company
Steele
Spurgeon Oil Interests
Chicago
Fee
Brazo County
Huntsville
Walker County
Brenham
Washington County
Midway
Texas
Emmet O’boyle
Columbia
Tabor
Phillips
Cre Cent Company
Fort Worth
Constello No. 1
California
Williams Ne
Tulsa
Two Rivers Oil Company
Phillip
Batson
Sour Lake
Humble
P. H. Thomas Hurt In Auto Accident At College Road
J. H. Thomas at College suffered painful injuries after a Thursday crash on College Road. The vehicle turned over in a ditch when the right rear wheel sank in soft earth near an oil filling station, damaging the top windshield and steering wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
College
College Road
False Fire Alarm Sparks Windy Day Run
A fire alarm at 10 15 this morning sent fire trucks toward North Bryan Street near Paul Ruditi's residence by the oil mill. Wind blew smoke back into the room making it seem like a blaze, but the alarm proved a false alarm with no damage expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Street
Paul Ruditi
Union Christian Endeavor Elects New Officers
The Bryan union of Christian Endeavor elected officers after a 7 p.m. meeting. Miss Leola Fletcher was named president, Miss Esther Cavitt vice president, W. C. Stuart secretary, and Miss Veda Tucker treasurer. Prof. R. L. Harrington spoke on Prayer to a large audience from various societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Christian Endeavor of
Bryan
Leola Fletcher
Esther Cavitt
W. C. Stuart
Veda Tucker
R. L. Harrington
Union
Professor Harrington
Tabor Eliminated From State Interscholastic Basketball
Tabor lost 24 to 21 to Austin in a close state league contest and is eliminated from further state honors. The team will return to Bryan tonight after a hard played game. This afternoon players attend a history and civics lesson at the state capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Austin
Bryan
State Capitol
Texas Governor signs uniform newspaper charge bill
Governor Neff signed a bill requiring printing of proclamations and legal notices by newspapers with a single rate not exceeding the lowest commercial rate. The measure, authored by Rep Carpenter and supported by Sen Pollard, sets rate filing and supervision by state and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rountree
Neff
Austin
Texas
Lewis T. Carpenter
Dallas
Senate
T. G. Pollard
Carpenter
Pollard
Representative Carpenter
Senator Pollard
S. D. Chestnutt
Kennedy Advance
The
Texas Press Association
Sam P. Harben
Richardson
Echo
Association
Lee Rountree
Bryan
W. C. Edwards
Denton
E. L. Covey
Goree
Lee Satterwhite
Panhandle
Secretary of State
Board of Control
State Department
Miss Weddington of Bryan Confirmed on Textbook Board
Special to the Eagle Austin March 2 confirmations clear for many state posts. Governor Neff's department heads approved as Senate confirms five Textbook Board members including Miss Wesa Weddington of Bryan. Barton confirmation passes 27 to 1 amid protest by Senator Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Weddington OF
Bryan
Austin
Neff
Senate
Nabors
Splawn
Bonner Frizzell
Wesa Weddington
Textbook Commission
Barton
Murphy
Houston
Charles de Groff
el Paso
Texas Technology College
State Department
General Barton
Drew H. Beasley
Joseph S. Myers
J. E. Boog-Scott
Livestock Sanitary Commission
John G., Willacy
Walker Family Plans Move to Bryan Texas
Mr and Mrs Philip R Walker and their daughter Rosalind will make Bryan their home after leaving Denver Colorado where Walker worked four years in the Texas Oil Company commercial department. The family, visiting Mills P Walker in Bryan, plans to settle in Texas and reside with the latter until permanent housing is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Walker
Denver
Colorado
Bryan
Philip R. Walker
Rosalind
Mr. Walker
Mills P. Walker
Walker
Texas Oil Company
Texas
Mrs J H Beard Scalded By Hot Bath
Mrs J H Beard of this city was badly scalded Thursday when her foot and legs were immersed in scalding water. Medical help was summoned and she is reported as getting along alright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Beard
J L Stasney Visits Eagle Office Today
J L Stasney of Route No 8 made a pleasant visit to the Eagle office today, sharing friendly remarks and news from his area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Stasney
Eagle
Twenty Two Club Meeting at Kurten
The Twenty Two Club of Kurten hosted Home Demonstration Agent Laura Belle Roten and County Agent C L Benson on February 28. Members Lillian Buchanan and Gussie Endler shared progress on poultry and gardening while Roten taught a poem and a thank you song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Laura Belle Roten
C. L. Benson
Miss Roten
Mr. Benson
Mr. Tyre
Lillian Buchanan
Gussie Endler
Lillian
Plymouth Rock
Gussie
Mr. Beason
Mrs Chastain Died After Long Illness in Bryan
Mrs Georgia Ann Chastain, wife of J H Chastain, died at the family home in Bryan after a lengthy illness. She received Presbyterian baptism at home with Pastor Rev W N Shell. Born June 30 1890 in Flowersville Tennessee she lived with her husband in Bryan after moving from Bay City. Survived by her father a step mother and one brother of McAlister Oklahoma. Funeral at the Presbyterian church Saturday at 10 30 with interment in Bryan cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Ann Chastain
J. H. Chastain
Bryan
Presbyterian
Shell
Flowersville
Tennessee
U. S. Navy
McAlister
Oklahoma
Presbyterian Church
Powers Ordered to Hospital for Operation
J L Powers proprietor of the Texas Bakery was summoned from Houston for medical examination of a scar from a former wound received in France. Doctors ordered a return in three months for another operation as a precaution though he felt only weak and could not speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Powers
Texas Bakery
Houston
France
Powers
Austin District Woman's Missionary Union closes with resolutions
The fourteenth annual Austin District W M A meeting in Bryan ended with unanimous adoption of resolutions thanking Bryan hosts First Baptist Church and helpers. Delegates numbered 104, with programs, speakers from Austin Baylor College Dallas and Fort Worth, and plans to hold next year in Austin in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas
Women of
Bryan
J. E. Williamson
R. W. Persons
Bryan Auxiliary
A. S. McSwain
Brazos County Association
Tabernacle
E. G. Townsend
Baylor College
Belton
A. F. Beddoe
Dallas
J. FE. Leigh
J. W. Byars
Seminary Hill
Fort Worth
J. H. Andrew
Lampasas
J. W. Brosig
Navasota
C. A. McAachern
A. L. Aulick
University Church At
Jessie Maxwell
J. R. Nichols
C. A. McEachern
Albert J. Buchanan
T. C. Jester
Taylor
I. S. Myer
C. E. Bullock
Hearne
Committee On Resolutions
Committee On
First Baptist Church
H. E. Faublon
MO. R. Fellrath
C. E. Leffler
Country Club Directors Meet Sets Staff Changes
The Country Club held a directors meeting at the club house last evening. Present were J. O. Morgan A. M. Waldrop Jas Sullivan J. E. Covey W. W. Kraft O. E. Saunders E. B. LaRoche and R. W. Howell. A leave of absence was granted for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kober from April 1 to October 16 and Maxey Wickes was elected manager of all departments until their return. The pool water will be kept clear for bathers this summer and the golf committee funded by players is putting the course in fine shape with Thomas Lundine's $300 donation for Bermuda grass. Clubs balls repair and cleaning continue as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
J.O. Morgan
A. M. Waldrop
Jas, Sullivan
J. E. Covey
W. W. Kraft
O. E. Saunders
E. B. LaRoche
R. W. Howell
Roy Kober
Maxey Wickes
Kober
Thomas Lundine
County Agent Visits Benchley Club Work
County Agent C L Benson went to Benchley to visit the Boys and Girls Club. Benchley lies on the Robertson county line near Franklin and Benson is handling the work for County Agent R B Ewing due to the cross county location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benchley
C. L. Benson
Robertson County
R. B. Ewing
Franklin
Brazos and
Robertson Courely
Benson
Ewing
Grant of Brazos Bottom Visits Town Today
R. H. Grant of the Brazos Bottom was in town today, creating local chatter about his movements and potential plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Grant
the Brazos Bottom
Poultry Association Plans Topics For Each Meeting
A Brazos County Poultry Association gathering at the Chamber of Commerce rooms discussed membership growth and road handicaps. Ensuing sessions will tackle specific topics with next meeting focusing on baby chicks and guest talks from A. & M. College specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
J. H. Chastun
Brazos County Poultry Association
E. 0. Edson
Myrtle Murray
A. & M. College
Association
Kurten News Notes March 7 Farmers plant delays Weather
Farmers near Kurten report they are finishing plowing and beginning to plant corn but rain will delay crops. Fritz Hahn, ill eight weeks, was up Sunday. Miss Mary Lou Prinzel visited Bryan. Local families hosted guests and enjoyed kodaking at home of Mr. and Mrs. Wager. Roads to Guerley plantation and Brazos river are terrible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Fritz Hahn
Mary Lou Prinzel
Bryan
R. Endler
Messrs
Henry, Arnold
Alma Linz
Henry Linz
Koontz Couple Spotted Shopping in Bryan
Mr and Mrs Henry Koontz of Tabor were seen shopping with Bryan merchants today in a local commerce scene highlighting cross town ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koontz
Tabor
Bryan Merchants
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs John Sherman
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman on Tuesday February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
John Sherman
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Side High School
Roten
Chamber Commerce
Bryan HI
P. H. Thomas
Union OF Christian Endeavor Societies
Woman’s Missionary Meeting
Poultry Association
Brazos Country Poultry Association
Will Jones
E. J. Jenkins
Jenkins
Bryan Fleshening Farm
T. J. Conway
Dallas County
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